First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
1 day, 16 hours ago

First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the Yankees agree to a $12.5 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — First baseman Paul Goldschmidt and the New York Yankees agreed Saturday to a $12.5 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Goldschmidt would become the Yankees’ fourth significant addition since Juan Soto’s departure for the New York Mets after left-hander Max Fried, closer Devin Williams and outfielder/first baseman Cody Bellinger. A seven-time All-Star, four-time Gold Glove winner and the 2022 NL MVP, the right-handed Goldschmidt joins fellow MVPs Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton and Bellinger on the Yankees. Goldschmidt hit.295 with five homers, 16 RBIs and a.839 OPS in 167 plate appearances against left-handers this year and.230 with 17 homers, 49 RBIs and a.675 OPS in 487 plate appearances against righties.

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The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next
4 days, 16 hours ago

The Yankees have moved on quickly after losing Juan Soto. Roki Sasaki could be next

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — In pivoting to Plan B after losing Juan Soto, Brian Cashman went after a familiar name in Cody Bellinger. Ultimately I did it because it’s a fit.” Bellinger could play outfield or first base depending on other moves the Yankees make. I feel like the winter’s to this point been a good one.” Bellinger is guaranteed $52.5 …

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet
5 days, 16 hours ago

New York Yankees acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from Cubs for pitcher Cody Poteet

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Outfielder Cody Bellinger was acquired by the New York Yankees from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for right-hander Cody Poteet. The 29-year-old Bellinger, whose father Clay helped the Yankees win World Series titles in 1999 and 2000, could play center field next year as Aaron Judge returns to right following the departure of Juan Soto to the …

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says
1 week, 2 days ago

Yankees to acquire closer Devin Williams from Brewers for Nestor Cortes, Chad Durbin, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees have agreed to acquire All-Star closer Devin Williams from the Milwaukee Brewers for left-hander Nestor Cortes and infield prospect Caleb Durbin, a person familiar with the trade told The Associated Press. Williams was 14 for 15 in save chances with a 1.25 ERA, striking out 38 and walking 11 in 21 2/3 innings. …

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal
1 week, 4 days ago

Juan Soto gets free luxury suite and up to 4 premium tickets for home games in $765M Mets deal

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Juan Soto gets free use of a luxury suite and up to four premium tickets behind home plate for regular-season and postseason New York Mets home games as part of his record $765 million, 15-year contract that was finalized Wednesday. He is not only bringing staggering historical statistics with him but also a championship pedigree.” Soto’s suite will …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
1 week, 4 days ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. “He’s one of the game’s really, really good pitchers and has a really good track record now of success,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday. After spending his first eight seasons with the …

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says
1 week, 5 days ago

Left-hander Max Fried agrees to $218 million, 8-year contract with Yankees, AP source says

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The New York Yankees hope Max Fried pitches like he did in 2021 — when he won the World Series clincher for the Atlanta Braves. Two days after the Yankees lost Juan Soto to the rival Mets, Fried agreed Tuesday to join the pinstripes with a $218 million, eight-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The …

Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball
1 week, 6 days ago

Soto’s record $765 million, 15-year contract with Mets reverberates through Major League Baseball

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Shortly after striking a record $765 million, 15-year contract for Juan Soto with the New York Mets, agent Scott Boras walked into Nick & Sam’s, a restaurant near the winter meetings hotel, with about a dozen of his staff. We’re going to have to make really good decisions, and we’re not going to be able to outspend on …

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?
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1 week, 6 days ago

What’s Juan Soto’s net worth after signing $765m deal with New York Mets?

The Independent  

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Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.
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1 week, 6 days ago

Juan Soto Mets contract details: Steve Cohen’s $765 million for baseball’s best young hitter is worth it.

Slate  

The Washington Nationals tried. Soto’s 15-year, $765 million contract is the biggest in sports history, a touch more lucrative than the $760 million over 16 years that the Yankees offered, according to baseball insider Jon Heyman. The Nationals now look like comic losers for trying to secure the rest of his career for a paltry $440 million, about 55 percent …

Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets
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2 weeks ago

Inside Juan Soto landing the biggest contract in pro sports history from Steve Cohen’s Mets

New York Times  

By Patrick Mooney, Will Sammon, Brendan Kuty and Ken Rosenthal Juan Soto laughed when a friend asked where he was going. In this person’s view, Soto was either going to take the money of Mets owner Steve Cohen, or simply use the Mets to drive up the price ahead of his return to the Yankees. “Juan Soto wants ownership that …

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets
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2 weeks ago

Baseball star Juan Soto lands world record 15-year, $765m deal with NY Mets

Al Jazeera  

The Dominican baseball player moves to the Mets as free agent after playing last season for the New York Yankees. The New York Mets have made history by reportedly signing Dominican baseball superstar Juan Soto on a 15-year, $765m deal – the biggest ever in professional sports – leading oddsmakers to tab New York as a serious contender to go …

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Superstar outfielder Juan Soto reportedly signs historic deal with the New York Mets

CNN  

CNN — Juan Soto is changing clubs but not cities after officially signing with the New York Mets, the team announced on Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/dNVTM2JbFN — New York Mets December 11, 2024 Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal includes no deferred money and has escalators that can reach above $800 million. Soto, who won a World Series title while with the …

A’s GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino’s contract
2 weeks, 2 days ago

A’s GM David Forst says the team wanted to make a statement with Luis Severino’s contract

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Athletics general manager David Forst said the team wanted to make a statement going into its new home. The veteran right-hander was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 with a 3.91 ERA in 182 innings during his only season with the New York Mets. “We wanted to make something of a statement …

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal
1 month ago

Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if Juan Soto gets bigger contract from Yankees than his $360M deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aaron Judge won’t be bothered if free agent Juan Soto gets a bigger deal from the New York Yankees than the captain’s $360 million, nine-year contract. “That’s never been something on my mind about who gets paid the most.” Judge led the major leagues with 58 homers, 144 RBIs and 133 walks while hitting.322 as New York …

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Projecting MLB free agent contracts for Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and other top players

New York Times  

When Michael Bluth charged his own brother, Gob, for a Bluth frozen banana in a season one episode of “Arrested Development,” his mother Lucille chided him. Player Signed Ages fWAR1 fWAR3 fWAR5 Years Total 2024 AAV Blake Snell 2024 31-32 4.1 9.8 14.5 2 62.0 31.0 James Shields 2015 33-36 3.2 11.4 17.9 4 75.0 24.9 Blake Snell 2025 32 …

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk
2 months, 1 week ago

Soto's Focus on Playoffs Continues Despite Offseason Talk

Associated Press  

Yankees slugger Juan Soto is leaving his contract situation in the hands of his agent, Scott Boras, and will not be seeking a contract extension this offseason. Soto, who hit 41 home runs and 109 RBIs this season, is poised to become the biggest free agent on the market, but he has stated that he will focus on the game …

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott at busy trade deadline

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore and Pittsburgh made significant deals for the stretch run ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. San Diego got Scott from Miami, Cleveland acquired right-hander Alex Cobb from San Francisco, and Minnesota obtained reliever Trevor Richards from payroll-cutting Toronto, which also …

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Juan Soto says he WILL consider other teams in free agency after the season as the Yankees 'prepare $540MILLION offer for All-Star slugger'

Daily Mail  

New York Yankees star Juan Soto will keep his options open in free agency despite the Bronx Bombers' ability to sign him to a lucrative deal next season. In December, The Athletic's Tim Britton projected that Soto could receive a 14-year, $540 million deal - be it with the Yankees or elsewhere. Yankees star Juan Soto is keeping his options …

Yankees acquire right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international allotment from Pirates
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Yankees acquire right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international allotment from Pirates

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The New York Yankees acquired right-hander JT Brubaker and $500,000 in international bonus pool allotment from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday for a player to be named. Brubaker, Pittsburgh’s opening-day starter in 2022, missed last season after Tommy John surgery on April 12 with Dr. Keith Meister. “The thing that stands out to me is not only JT …

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets
9 months ago

J.D. Martinez finalizes $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets

Associated Press  

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — J.D. “Fortunately enough, I found a place here with New York and one of those last-second-type things and it worked out,” Martinez told reporters in Port St. Lucie, Florida. I know the guys are super excited to have me, and I’m super excited to just be in the clubhouse with them and I’m ready for …

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Chicago Cubs finalize Bellinger contract after trading a minor leaguer to the White Sox

Associated Press  

MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs finalized Cody Bellinger’s $80 million, three-year contract on Tuesday after they traded left-hander Bailey Horn to the White Sox, clearing a spot on their 40-man roster. The Cubs sent Horn to the White Sox for minor league right-hander Matt Thompson. The 26-year-old Horn, a fifth-round pick by the White Sox in the 2020 amateur …

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million
10 months ago

Woodruff staying with Brewers on backloaded 2-year deal worth $17.5 million

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Brandon Woodruff is staying with the Milwaukee Brewers after all. “I’ve still got a lot of, I guess you could say unfinished business in a Brewers uniform,” Woodruff said Wednesday in a Zoom session with reporters. “I’ll take it day to day, week to week, month to month, see where I’m at, at the end of the year,” …

After signing Aaron Hicks, do Angels still have room for Jo Adell?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

After signing Aaron Hicks, do Angels still have room for Jo Adell?

LA Times  

Aaron Hicks watches his three-run home run for the Baltimore Orioles in the playoffs against the Texas Rangers on Oct. 8, 2023. The Angels signed veteran outfielder Aaron Hicks to a one-year, $740,000 deal on Monday, giving them some insurance in case of injury to a starter and pushing erstwhile top prospect Jo Adell even further to the margins entering …

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power
10 months, 3 weeks ago

D-backs add slugger Joc Pederson, who is intrigued with his new team’s speed, youth and power

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Joc Pederson watched the Arizona Diamondbacks’ surprise run to the World Series last fall and didn’t see a whole lot of luck. “They’ve always done the little things right and now they’ve added young superstars that are changing the game, stealing bases, hitting homers,” Pederson said. Arizona general manager Mike Hazen said adding a left-handed power bat like …

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Rhys Hoskins and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a $34 million, two-year contract, filling the team’s opening at first base. The 30-year-old first baseman was able to swing before the end of the season, but he didn’t play for Philadelphia even when the Phillies extended their season by reaching the NL Championship Series. He had a $12 million, one-year …

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize $28 million, 2-year contract
11 months, 1 week ago

New York Mets and LHP Sean Manaea finalize $28 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea and the New York Mets finalized their $28 million, two-year contract on Friday, completing a deal that adds another newcomer to the team’s revamped rotation. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 million, two-year contract with San Francisco, giving up a $12.5 million salary for 2024. …

Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
11 months, 1 week ago

Marcus Stroman and Yankees agree to $37 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Marcus Stroman and the New York Yankees agreed Thursday on a $37 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The right-hander grew up on Long Island, about 55 miles from Yankee Stadium, and spent 2019 and 2021 across town with the New York Mets — he opted out of the pandemic-shortened …

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets’ revamped rotation, AP source says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Sean Manaea has become the latest pitcher to join the Mets’ revamped rotation, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Sean Manaea became the latest pitcher to join the revamped rotation of the New York Mets, agreeing to a $28 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Sunday. Manaea became a free agent when he opted out of the final season of a $25 million, two-year contract with San Francisco, …

Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Left-hander Martín Pérez and Pirates finalize $8 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Martín Pérez and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized their $8 million, one-year contract on Friday. He moved from the rotation to the bullpen in August and made three relief appearances in the playoffs — all in mop-up duty — as Texas won its first World Series title. The arrival of Pérez and Marco Gonzales gives the Pirates a couple …

Frankie Montas and Cincinnati Reds finalize $16 million, 1-year contract
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Frankie Montas and Cincinnati Reds finalize $16 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Reds finalized their $16 million, one-year contract with right-hander Frankie Montas on Tuesday, another free-agent addition to shore up their pitching staff. “We are excited to add a pitcher of Frankie’s caliber to our staff,” Reds president of baseball operations Nick Krall said. Cincinnati previously signed a pair of free agent pitcher, giving Nick Martinez a $24 …

New York Mets and reliever Jorge López agree to $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
1 year ago

New York Mets and reliever Jorge López agree to $2 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Relief pitcher Jorge López and the New York Mets have agreed to a $2 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the deal. Right-handers Drew Smith and Phil Bickford return, and Stearns also signed free agents Austin Adams and Michael Tonkin to big league contracts this fall, although those two deals were non-guaranteed split contracts, …

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says
1 year ago

Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks agree to $80 million, 4-year deal, AP source says

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks and pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez agreed to an $80 million, four-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal. Rodriguez joins a Diamondbacks rotation that includes NL Cy Young Award finalist Zac Gallen, veteran Merrill Kelly and youngsters like righty Brandon Pfaadt and lefty Tommy Henry. After the season, Rodriguez opted out of …

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán
1 year ago

Reds finalize $26M, 2-year contract with Nick Martinez and $16M, 2-year deal with Emilio Pagán

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — The Reds finalized a $26 million, two-year contract with pitcher Nick Martinez on Friday and a $16 million, two-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagán. Pagán, a 32-year-old right-hander has an $8 million salary next season, and the deal includes an $8 million player option for 2025. Martinez joins a rotation that could include Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Graham …

Right-hander Luis Severino and Mets finalize $13 million, 1-year contract
1 year ago

Right-hander Luis Severino and Mets finalize $13 million, 1-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Luis Severino and the New York Mets finalized a $13 million, one-year contract on Friday that moves the oft-injured right-hander across town from the Yankees. A two-time All-Star, the 29-year-old right-hander went 4-8 with a 6.65 ERA in 18 starts and one relief appearance while earning $15 million in the option year of a contract that paid …

Braves sign hard-throwing reliever Reynaldo López to a $30 million, 3-year contract
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves sign hard-throwing reliever Reynaldo López to a $30 million, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — While keeping up their search for starting pitching, the Atlanta Braves added another reliever to their bullpen Monday by agreeing to $30 million, three-year contract with right-hander Reynaldo López. They re-signed relievers Joe Jiménez and Pierce Johnson to multiyear deals, acquired left-handed reliever Aaron Bummer from the White Sox in a six-player trade and dealt former 21-game winner …

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen
1 year, 1 month ago

Braves re-sign pitcher Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract, further bolstering bullpen

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have brought back another key member of their bullpen, re-signing right-hander Joe Jiménez to a $26 million, three-year contract on Thursday. The 28-year-old Jiménez went 0-3 with a career-best 3.04 ERA over 50 appearances in his first season with the Braves, who acquired him from the Detroit Tigers in a trade last December. The re-signing …

Yankees’ Stanton out 6 weeks with strained hamstring
1 year, 8 months ago

Yankees’ Stanton out 6 weeks with strained hamstring

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Giancarlo Stanton is likely to be sidelined for six weeks because of a strained left hamstring, the latest in a string of injuries for the New York Yankees slugger. Stanton missed 223 of 546 games in the previous four seasons because of a strained right biceps and strained posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, strained left …

Yankees’ left field situation may end up unresolved and uninspiring by Opening Day
1 year, 11 months ago

Yankees’ left field situation may end up unresolved and uninspiring by Opening Day

New York Times  

Aaron Hicks hobbled off the field in the playoffs against Cleveland when his left knee collided with Oswaldo Cabrera, who was also charging for a short pop fly. Those are the internal candidates versus the opportunities that exist in free agency and/or potential trade options.” Aaron Hicks didn’t return to the Yankees lineup after colliding with Oswaldo Cabrera in the …

Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract
2 years ago

Cubs, right-hander Taillon finalize 4-year contract

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs and right-hander Jameson Taillon have finalized a four-year contract worth roughly $68 million. The Cubs also have added All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson and 2019 NL MVP Cody Bellinger this offseason. The 31-year-old Taillon is coming off a solid season with the New York Yankees, going 14-5 with a 3.91 ERA. Taillon made his major league …

AP source: Yankees, Rodón agree to $162 million, 6-year deal
2 years ago

AP source: Yankees, Rodón agree to $162 million, 6-year deal

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The New York Yankees added Carlos Rodón to their rotation on Thursday, agreeing to a $162 million, six-year contract with the left-hander, a person familiar with the negotiations said. New York took care of its most pressing question when it persuaded AL MVP Aaron Judge to stay in the Bronx with a $360 million, nine-year contract — …

AP source: Cubs, RHP Taillon agree to 4-year contract
2 years ago

AP source: Cubs, RHP Taillon agree to 4-year contract

Associated Press  

SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs have added Jameson Taillon to their rotation, agreeing to a four-year contract with the right-hander that is worth roughly $68 million. The Cubs haven’t formally announced the move, but President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer said the team has been looking at Taillon for a long time. “I think he’s a really good starting …

Rizzo, Yankees agree to $40M, 2-year contract
2 years, 1 month ago

Rizzo, Yankees agree to $40M, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Anthony Rizzo is staying with the New York Yankees, agreeing Tuesday to a $40 million, two-year contract. Rizzo gets $17 million in each of the next two seasons, and the deal for the first baseman includes a $17 million team option for 2025 with a $6 million buyout. Rizzo had opted out of his previous contract with …

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract
2 years, 9 months ago

Anthony Rizzo, Yankees finalize $32 million, 2-year contract

Associated Press  

TAMPA, Fla. — Anthony Rizzo was very happy to be back at spring training, and especially with the New York Yankees. “It’s just a great fit for trying to win a World Series, and that’s what it’s all about here.” Rizzo homered off Nestor Cortes Jr. on his third at-bat in a simulated game. We get along, most importantly off …

AP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80M
2 years, 9 months ago

AP source: Schwarber, Phils agree to deal for about $80M

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber is coming to Philadelphia, agreeing Wednesday to a four-year deal with the Phillies worth about $80 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. Harper said this week it would be a “downer” if the Phillies didn’t sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Schwarber. He gives us a huge opportunity to fill that …

All-Star left-hander Carlos Rodon reaches two-year, $44-million contract with Giants
2 years, 9 months ago

All-Star left-hander Carlos Rodon reaches two-year, $44-million contract with Giants

LA Times  

Left-hander Carlos Rodon went 13-5 with a career-low 2.37 ERA over 24 starts for the Chicago White Sox in 2021. Free-agent left-hander Carlos Rodon agreed to terms on a two-year, $44-million contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations. Rodon, 29, spent his first seven major league seasons with the Chicago White …

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract
3 years ago

AP source: Scherzer and Mets agree to $130M, 3-year contract

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Max Scherzer has shattered baseball’s record for highest average salary, agreeing Monday to a $130 million, three-year contract with the New York Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The $43.33 million average salary is 20% higher than the previous mark, the $36 million Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole is averaging in his $324 …

Yankees get Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo, cash for 2 minor leaguers
3 years, 4 months ago

Yankees get Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo, cash for 2 minor leaguers

Associated Press  

The New York Yankees acquired Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo for two minor leaguers Thursday in their second major trade this week for desperately needed left-handed bats. Chicago will pay the Yankees $5,652,403 as part of the trade, covering all but $202,435 of the remainder of Rizzo’s $16.5 million salary, which comes to a prorated share of the $570,500 …

Who did the Red Sox get back for Andrew Benintendi, and how will they fit?
3 years, 10 months ago

Who did the Red Sox get back for Andrew Benintendi, and how will they fit?

New York Times  

Exactly one year after the Red Sox finalized a deal to send Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, they’ve now traded away another homegrown outfielder who helped them win the 2018 World Series. “We know that in the long run any organization is going to be only as good as its pipeline,” Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom …

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